Democracy: a remarkable graphic novel about the world's first democracy
Alecos Papadatos · Abraham Kawa · Annie Di Donna
Sep 2015 · Bloomsbury Publishing USA
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An epic, moving graphic novel set in ancient Athens about the birth and the rise of democracy – from the illustrator behind the bestselling Logicomix
'Impressive ... Simultaneously a standout historical examination and a compelling story' Booklist
'It's fun, it's heartbreaking, it's thought-provoking, and it's tragic – and it's absolutely one of the greatest graphic novels I expect to read all year' i09
It is 490BC and Athens is at war. Leander, trying to rouse his comrades for the morrow's battle against a far mightier enemy, begins to recount the story of his own life. Having witnessed the evils of the old tyrannical regimes and the rise of a new political system, Leander tells a tale of danger, bravery and big ideas, of the death of gods and the tortuous birth of democracy.
Through a series of breathtaking scenes, we see that democracy was forged from chance and historical contingency – but also through the cunning and courage of a group of highly talented, driven individuals.
Alecos Papadatos and Annie Di Donna, artists behind the international phenomenon Logicomix, together with writer Abraham Kawa deliver a graphic novel bursting with extraordinary characters and vibrant colour, one that offers fresh insight into how this greatest of civic inventions came to be.
'Impressive ... Simultaneously a standout historical examination and a compelling story' Booklist
'It's fun, it's heartbreaking, it's thought-provoking, and it's tragic – and it's absolutely one of the greatest graphic novels I expect to read all year' i09
It is 490BC and Athens is at war. Leander, trying to rouse his comrades for the morrow's battle against a far mightier enemy, begins to recount the story of his own life. Having witnessed the evils of the old tyrannical regimes and the rise of a new political system, Leander tells a tale of danger, bravery and big ideas, of the death of gods and the tortuous birth of democracy.
Through a series of breathtaking scenes, we see that democracy was forged from chance and historical contingency – but also through the cunning and courage of a group of highly talented, driven individuals.
Alecos Papadatos and Annie Di Donna, artists behind the international phenomenon Logicomix, together with writer Abraham Kawa deliver a graphic novel bursting with extraordinary characters and vibrant colour, one that offers fresh insight into how this greatest of civic inventions came to be.
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4.6
8 reviews
About the author
Alecos Papadatos has worked as a film animator, director, and storyboarder, and creates cover art for books and periodicals. He spent five years drawing Logicomix, which became an international phenomenon. He lives in Athens, Greece.
Abraham Kawa is a writer and cultural studies theorist in Greece. His academic work focuses on graphic novels, cinema, and genre fiction.
Annie Di Donna has been an animator on many international productions. She works as an art director and colorist for graphic novels.
Abraham Kawa is a writer and cultural studies theorist in Greece. His academic work focuses on graphic novels, cinema, and genre fiction.
Annie Di Donna has been an animator on many international productions. She works as an art director and colorist for graphic novels.
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